From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from a supplier discussing a quotation for metal pedal and stem components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 147\5\ scan0217 | |
| Date | 18th May 1934 | |
| B. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Co., LTD. CONTINUATION NO. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. May 18th 1934. Delivery could commence in approximately three to four weeks from receipt of your order, and continue at the rate of 150/200 per week. The question was raised as to whether we could supply the complete article, including the metal pedal and stem. This we could certainly do if required, but we should need drawings of the steel part to enable us to circulate enquiries to our suppliers. On the other hand we are inclined to think that it would hardly be the most economical arrangement because you will command at least equal and probably better terms for steel parts of this description. As a suggestion we would like to mention the possibility of employing a detachable metal head to the steel stems, which would obviate the necessity of sending the complete article to us. You are, we believe, familiar with these detachable pedal heads, and if the idea meets with your approval perhaps you could submit another sample or drawing, and we would revise this quotation accordingly. We are very interested in your requirements, and shall be only too pleased to go further into the matter when we have heard from you. Yours faithfully, BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO.LTD. [Illegible Signature] Manager - Northern Mechanical Dept. | ||